Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for the weekend. This week has been a wave of emotions, both physically and emotionally, and as we all know, when you feel things deeply, those waves hits just a little bit harder.
Being someone who experiences emotions on such an intense level, I’ve come to realize that I’m what people call a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). For me, that means not only feeling things deeply but also seeing the world from multiple angles, sometimes all at once. I often find it hard to explain how I process things because the experience is so layered and rich, but if you’re an HSP, I’m sure you get it.
This week I really had to lean into my sensitivity and prioritize self-care. I started physical therapy for a minor car accident I was in back in July. At the time, I didn’t think the accident was too serious—nothing felt severely wrong right away. Luckily, I had been seeing a chiropractor, and they’ve been amazing at helping me notice when something seemed off. But, as it turns out, the accident did have a more lasting impact than I initially realized. I’ve been dealing with daily headaches, and my neck mobility is not where it should be.
In physical therapy, they did some dry needling for the first time, and wow, it hurt!! The experience made me reflect on a conversation I had with one of my teachers earlier this week. We talked about how things that seem like no big deal in the moment—whether it’s a small physical injury or a seemingly insignificant memory—can actually become the root of deeper pain and blockages in our lives. It’s fascinating how certain memories or experiences, especially those we dismiss, can shape our beliefs, wounds, and even how we show up in the world.
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